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  • Page 2: Look What You Can Do

    Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
  • Page 3 You can save the settings related to your performance and recall them up anytime, easily. & e Add vocals to your performance Page You can connect a microphone (sold separately) to the FP-80 and add your voice to your performance. You can even add reverberation and harmonies to your vocals. Convenient &...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Look What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using a Microphone .
  • Page 5 Contents About the Wireless LAN Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 What Is Wireless LAN Function? .

  • Page 6: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide Describing this area Switching Tones Switching tones Layering two tones (Dual Play) Page Page Press one of the TONE buttons, and then press the [–] [+] buttons. Press any two TONE buttons simultaneously. MEMO When using Dual Play, you can adjust the volume balance by pressing the [ BACKING] or [KEYBOARD ] button while holding down the TONE...
  • Page 7 Operation Guide Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play) Changing the Key (Transpose) Use this feature to shift the pitch of the keyboard You can split the keyboard in two, and play one tone with Page Page your left hand and another tone with your right hand.
  • Page 8 Keyboard (Accompaniment) Personalizing Your Piano (Piano Designer) You can adjust the FP-80’s grand piano sound elements to create your own personalized piano tones. Page Press the [SONG] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously . Use the [ ] [ ] (SLOW/FAST) buttons to select “Piano Designer . ”...
  • Page 9 Operation Guide Playing Along with a Chord Progression (Chord Pattern) MEMO You can add a chord progression to a rhythm and play along with the Page Shortly before the chord changes, the name of the accompaniment. next chord is displayed. Turning on the chord pattern Press the [CHORD PATTERN] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    Air Recorder for iPhone. * Carefully insert the USB flash drives all the way in—until it is firmly in place. * Use a USB flash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB flash drive is used.
  • Page 11 SOFT/L jack By default, acts as a soft pedal. spacious resonance. The FP-80 simulates this natural damper resonance. Sostenuto pedal MEMO • When connecting the included pedal, set the pedal’s side switch to The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be “Continuous.

  • Page 12: Getting Ready

    Using a Stand Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. Please use one of the following Roland stands to support your FP-80: KSC-76, KS-G8, KS-18Z, or KS-12. Refer to the following when using a stand.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On And Off

    Getting Ready Turning the Power On and Off Listening to the Demos Here’s how to listen to the demo songs. Turning the Power On NOTE Once everything is properly connected (p. 10), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

  • Page 14: Performing

    Performing with Various Sounds Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) In addition to piano sounds, the FP-80 lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (372 different tones). You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the These sounds are called “Tones.

  • Page 15: Playing Different Tones With The Right And Left Hands

    Performing Changing the left-hand tone Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play) You can play different tones in the left and right sides of the keyboard, divided at a certain key. This feature is called “Split Play, ” and the key at which the keyboard is divided is called the “Split Point.

  • Page 16: Performing With The Metronome

    Performing Performing with the Metronome Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature You can sound the metronome while you play. You can also change the metronome’s tempo and time signature. If a song or rhythm is playing, the metronome will sound according to the song or rhythm’s tempo and time signature.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Sound To Your Taste

    You can adjust the tone color with each equalizer to suit your tastes. Adding Reverberation (Ambience) You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds of the FP-80, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This effect is called “Ambience. ”...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Keyboard Response (Key Touch)

    Performing Editing the equalizer settings Adjusting the Keyboard Response (Key Touch) You can use the equalizer to modify the tone color by boosting or reducing just the low-frequency or high-frequency range of the sound. The way in which the keyboard responds to your playing strength Press the [SONG] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously .

  • Page 19: Shifting The Pitch (Transpose)

    Performing Shifting the Pitch (Transpose) “Transpose” means to shift the pitches of songs and the keyboard. The Transpose function makes it easy to do the following. • You can use unchanged fingering to accompany a singer who is singing in a key different than the original music. •...

  • Page 20: Adding Accompaniment To Your Performance

    This feature is called “rhythm. ” MEMO The FP-80 contains 90 built-in rhythms in various musical • It’s not necessary to strike all the notes of each chord. The FP-80 styles, such as jazz and rock. recognizes various alternative chord voicings (p. 45).

  • Page 21: Adding An Ending

    Adding Accompaniment to Your Performance Adding an Ending Inserting a Fill-In Here’s how to add an ending to the rhythm. You can insert a short phrase, called a “fill-in, ” to your accompaniment. Fill-ins help add variety to your performances. Play a rhythm .

  • Page 22: Selecting Specified Rhythm Parts

    Adding Accompaniment to Your Performance Selecting Specified Rhythm Parts Starting the Rhythm by Playing a Key (Sync Start) As an example, proceed as follows to select a drum-only rhythm part. You can have the rhythm start playing when you press a key. Press the [DRUMS &...

  • Page 23: Playing Along With A Chord Progression (Chord Pattern)

    Selecting and Playing a Song The chords will progress automatically; go ahead and play a melody as desired. Listen to the available songs. The FP-80 comes with 30 built-in songs. You can also play songs stored on USB flash drives (sold separately).

  • Page 24: Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)

    Press the [ ] [ ] (SLOW/FAST) buttons . Supported song formats MEMO The FP-80 can play data stored in the following formats. The adjustable range for an audio file is 75–100–125%. • SMF formats 0/1 To return the tempo to its original setting, press the [ ] •...

  • Page 25: Lower The Level Of An Audio File's Central Sound

    Adding Accompaniment to Your Performance Lower the Level of an Audio File’s Central Transposing an Audio File Sound (Center Cancel) (Audio Transpose) This feature lets you reduce the loudness of the central sound of the An audio file you select and the sound from a digital audio player audio.

  • Page 26: Recording Your Performances

    The display shows the message “New Song. ” to play along with it. The [REC] button lights up, the [ ] button blinks, and the The FP-80 can record performances into both MIDI files (SMF files) FP-80 enters recording-standby mode. and audio files. SMF and audio recording...

  • Page 27: Audio Recording

    The display shows the message “New Song. ” The [REC] button lights up, the [ ] button blinks, and the FP-80 enters recording-standby mode. If you decide not to record, press the [REC] button once again. MEMO If you select a song in step 4 that has already been recorded,...

  • Page 28: Setting The Save Destination And Song Name

    Recording Your Performances Starting and stopping recording Setting the Save Destination and Song Name Press the [ ] button . Recording starts and the [REC] and [ ] buttons light. You can select the save destination and song name for your Press the [ ] button .

  • Page 29: Converting An Smf Recording Into An Audio Recording

    The song plays back, and conversion begins. Audio Recording MEMO If, during conversion, you play the FP-80 (using its keyboard or by controlling it with an external MIDI device) or input sound via Converting from SMF to audio allows you to listen to the recordings the INPUT jack, those sounds will also be converted.

  • Page 30: Burning An Audio Recording (Wav File) Onto A Cd

    SMF, you must first convert it to audio (WAV file) (p. 29). Songs recorded on the FP-80 can be Use computer software (such as To burn music from your computer to a CD, you will copied to your computer using a USB iTunes) to burn the song to a CD.

  • Page 31: Designing Sounds

    What is Piano Designer? damper pedal). Higher settings will make the sympathetic The FP-80 allows you to personalize your piano sound by vibration louder. adjusting various factors that affect the sound, such as the This adjusts the sound of the hammer piano’s strings, the resonance produced using the pedals,...

  • Page 32: Simulating The Way That Sounds Are Created On An Organ (Tonewheel Organ )

    Temperament Qualities In this tuning, each octave is divided into twelve equal On the FP-80, you can use the [ORGAN] button to select one of the Equal steps. Every interval produces about the same amount “TW-Organ 1–6” tones to play tones that simulate the way in which of slight dissonance.

  • Page 33: Creating A Tonewheel Organ Sound (Edit Tone Wheel)

    When notes were played staccato (articulating each note separately), percussion was applied to all notes. This method is referred to as single trigger algorithm, and is a very important element in organ performance. The FP-80 faithfully simulates this characteristic.

  • Page 34: Using A Microphone

    Using a Microphone You can connect a microphone (sold separately) to the MIC jack and Adding Harmony to the Vocal Input sing while playing. You can also add harmony and reverberation (ambience) to your via the Microphone (Mic Harmony) singing. MEMO This feature adds harmony to your singing.

  • Page 35: Changing How Harmony Is Applied (Harmony Type)

    Using a Microphone Adding Reverberation to Your Voice Changing How Harmony Is Applied (Harmony Type) (Mic Ambience) You can add reverberation (ambience) to your voice when using a You can select the type of harmony that is applied. microphone. Reverberation can improve the sound of your vocals. Press the [SONG] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously .

  • Page 36: Saving Performance Settings (Registrations)

    • For more about the settings saved in a registration, refer to “Settings Saved in Registrations” (p. 57). • You can save registration sets to the FP-80’s internal memory or Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the registration to a USB flash drive (sold separately; p. 37).

  • Page 37: Saving Current Settings Into A Registration

    Saving Performance Settings (Registrations) Saving Current Settings into a Saving a Registration Set (Save Registration Registration Set) Use the [REGISTRATION] button to store your current settings into a You can save all registrations held in registration memory into a registration. registration set in internal memory or on a USB flash drive.

  • Page 38: Loading A Saved Registration Set (Load Registration Set)

    Saving Performance Settings (Registrations) Loading a Saved Registration Set Copying a Saved Registration Set (Copy (Load Registration Set) Registration Set) Use this feature to reload a saved registration set from internal You can copy saved registration sets from internal memory to a USB memory or a USB flash drive to the registration memory.

  • Page 39: Deleting A Saved Registration Set (Delete Registration Set)

    Saving Performance Settings (Registrations) Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination Deleting a Saved Registration Set number . (Delete Registration Set) If you see a registration name next to the number, the number is already in use. If you choose to copy to a used number, your new registration will Here’s how to delete a saved registration set from internal memory replace the existing registration.

  • Page 40: Convenient Functions

    Temperament settings, equalizer settings, and other settings are switched off a certain amount of time after you stop playing or reset to their default values when the FP-80 is turned on. operating the unit. You can automatically restore the desired settings if you save them in internal memory.

  • Page 41: Copying A Saved Song (Copy Song)

    Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the song to copy . the song you want to delete . MEMO Display Explanation If you select “Copy All, ” the FP-80 will copy all songs (other than audio files) from the source side. Favorite Internal memory USB Memory USB flash drive Press the [ ] (FAST) button .

  • Page 42: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    The memory is reset to its factory values. Once the memory has been reset, “Power off, then on. ” is displayed. Panel lock is also canceled when the FP-80 is turned off. * If you activate Panel Lock while a song or rhythm is playing, NOTE playback will stop.

  • Page 43: Reformatting Memory (Format Media)

    • If you’re using new USB flash drive (sold separately) with the FP-80 for the first time, you’ll need to initialize (format) the USB flash drive before using it. The FP-80 can’t use USB flash drive that has not been initialized.

  • Page 44: Detailed Function Settings (Function Mode)

    You can use Function Mode to configure performance and recording settings. Press the [SONG] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously . FP-80 enters Function Mode. Press the [ ] [ ] (SLOW/FAST) buttons to select the setting you want to change .

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance)

    When Split Play is off, chords are recognized as follows. While the damper pedal is not pressed, the FP-80 recognizes a chord when 3 or more keys are struck. While the damper pedal is pressed, the FP-80 recognizes a chord when 1–5 keys are struck.

  • Page 46: Function)

    Expression *3 Does not change the volume of rhythm play or recorded performance play. Master Expression Controls the overall volume of the FP-80. When the [RHYTHM] button is lit: Starts and stops rhythm play (same function as the [START/STOP] button). Start/Stop When the [SONG] button is lit: The pedal will have the same function as the [ ] button.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Recording Format (Recording Mode)

    For details, refer to “Reformatting Memory (Format Media)” (p. 43). Sending Tone-Change Information (Transmit MIDI Information) When you switch registrations, the FP-80 simultaneously transmits the following: Program Change, Bank Select MSB, and Bank Select LSB. You can also set the transmit channel.

  • Page 48: Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected To A Sequencer (Local Control)

    Visual Control is a function that lets you control images along with your performance. If you’ve set Visual Control mode to MVC or V-LINK, playing the keyboard of the FP-80 will control the images produced by the Visual Control device connected to the FP-80 using a MIDI cable.

  • Page 49: Specifying The Visual Control Channel

    This setting is automatically saved in the FP-80. You can easily use popular wireless applications, such as the iPhone app “Air Recorder, ” with the FP-80. To enable wireless use, just connect the WNA1100-RL wireless USB adapter (sold separately) to the USB MEMORY port.

  • Page 50: About The Wireless Lan Function

    The wireless LAN status is shown in the lower right part of the point. display. Press the [ ] (FAST) button of the FP-80 . If connection is successful, the display will show “Completed. ” If not successful, please refer to “Problems when connecting to a wireless LAN”...

  • Page 51: Wireless Lan Function Settings

    About the Wireless LAN Function Wireless LAN Function Settings Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point That You Select (Select AP) You can view and change your wireless settings. MEMO This method lets you connect by choosing a wireless LAN access point from the list that is displayed.

  • Page 52: Other Settings (Option)

    LAN access point. This is a convenient way to use the FP-80 with an iPhone or other wireless device if you’re in a location Press the [REC] button to return to function mode .

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    42 Deactivate Panel Lock. Since the FP-80 uses a liquid-crystal display, you may find that it is unable to display letters or other Screen display is irregular when power is things in environments where temperatures go below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). This –...
  • Page 54 • Ambience Depth setting (p. 17) If you don’t hear this in headphones: Some other reason may be responsible (e.g., resonance in the FP-80 itself ). Please contact your dealer or Roland Service Center. If you don’t hear this in headphones: Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the FP-80 to resonate.
  • Page 55 Problem Cause/Action Page Can’t record along with an audio file/ The FP-80 does not allow recording using audio files, and cannot be used to copy audio files into internal – Can’t copy an audio file to internal memory memory. MEMO Functions that cannot be used with audio file playback •...

  • Page 56: Error Messages

    This audio format is not supported. Please use WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear audio files. Error: 30 The FP-80’s internal memory is full. The FP-80 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Reduce the amount of data being transmitted by the Error: 40 external MIDI device.

  • Page 57: Saved Settings

    Saved Settings Settings Saved in Registrations Items Stored by Memory Backup Setting Explanation Page Setting Explanation Page – Selected tone p. 14 Piano Designer Piano designer p. 31 – Dual play on/off p. 14 Master Tuning Master tuning p. 44 –...

  • Page 58: Tone List

    Tone List PIANO STRINGS OTHER No . Tone name No . Tone name No . Tone name ConcertPiano SymphonicCho SymphonicStr BalladePiano Aerial Choir Rich Strings Bright Piano Jazz Scat OrchestraStr Dreamy Piano Female Aahs Velo Strings Piano + EP Angels Choir DecayStrings Piano + Str.

  • Page 59: Internal Song List

    Scrambled Egg Masashi Hirashita * Songs marked by an asterisk “*” are original songs composed for the Roland Corporation. The copyrights to these songs are owned by the Roland Corporation. * No data for the music that is played will be output from the MIDI OUT connector and USB COMPUTER port.

  • Page 60: Rhythm List

    Rhythm List Pop Rock Jazz Blues Tradit World2 No . Rhythm name No . Rhythm name No . Rhythm name GoldMediumBeat OrganJazzFast Country Rock Frank’s Way BlueEyesBand Love Reggae Easy Ballad OrganSwingMed Country Flyer Sky Beat Gold Swing Gospel Shuffle Home Beat MidngtSlSwing AcousticBallad...

  • Page 61: Chord Fingering List

    Chord Fingering List symbol: Indicates the constituent notes of chords. symbol: Chords shown with an “ ” can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ . ” * These may differ from the chord notation shown in the display. C#M7 E M7 C#m7...
  • Page 62 Chord Fingering List F#M7 A M7 B M7 F#m7 A m7 B m7 F#mM7 GmM7 A mM7 AmM7 B mM7 BmM7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) A m7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) B m7 ( 5 ) Bm7 ( 5 )

  • Page 63: Chord Pattern List

    Chord Pattern List It is the Chord Pattern List by each measure. These are basic chord progression pattern from No. 1 to No. 10, and these are suitable chord progression for the internal rhythm from No. 11 to No. 90. * These may differ from the chord notation shown in the display.
  • Page 64 Chord Pattern List Chord progression Accompaniment No . pattern Original Variation Original G(11) Variation G(11) A aug Original Variation Original Variation A7 9 C dim Original Variation Dm7 5 G7 9 Original Variation Original C dim C dim Variation Original Variation Ddim Ddim...
  • Page 65 Chord Pattern List Chord progression Accompaniment No . pattern Original/Variation E maj7 A maj7 Original/Variation Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Original/Variation Fmaj7 B maj7 B m7 Original/Variation Original/Variation Fmaj7 Fmaj7 Original/Variation Original/Variation Original/Variation Original/Variation Gmaj7 Original/Variation Original/Variation Original/Variation Dmaj7 Original/Variation A7/G G7/F C7/E Am7 5/E Gm7 5/D D7/F...

  • Page 66: Registration List

    Registration List The recommended settings were stored in the instrument when it shipped from the factory. No . Registration name Piano + Str. Piano+EPiano Gt + SoftPad Winds + Str. Lead + Pad DreamPno/Pad Vib. / BsCym Piano / Pad CleanGt / Bs Brass / E.Bs DanceSession...

  • Page 67: Main Specifications

    Expression Pedal: EV-5, EV-7 Audio from MIC INPUT and INPUT jacks Memory) USB Flash Memory (*) * Use USB Flash memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee Recording format operation if other products are used. (when using sold Audio files (WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)

  • Page 68: Index

    Index Symbols ] switch ......13 Factory Reset ......42 [REC] button .

  • Page 69: Using The Unit Safely

    This unit should be used only with a malfunction, or electric shock. Refer all servicing to your retailer, the stand that is recommended by Roland. nearest Roland Service Center, or an Use only the supplied power cord authorized Roland distributor, as listed Use only the attached power-supply on the “Information”...
  • Page 70 (e.g., flower vases) on this country, consult with your retailer, the this unit. product. Never allow foreign objects nearest Roland Service Center, or an (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) authorized Roland distributor, as listed Cautions when moving this unit or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter...

  • Page 71: Important Notes

    USB flash drives once it has been • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, data.
  • Page 72 If regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland your use of this product. Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
  • Page 73 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EUROPE THAILAND GUATEMALA POLAND IRAN Theera Music Co. , Ltd. Casa Instrumental ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
  • Page 74 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 75 This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : FP-80 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700...

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